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What is a Leuistic Screech Owl?

February 21, 2015 By Judyth Piazza

What is a Leucistic Screech Owl?

Presentation is at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, “Raptor Fest 2015″
Meaning of Leucism /?lju?s?z?m/ is a condition in which there is partial loss of pigmentation in an animal resulting in white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales or cuticle, but not the eyes. Unlike albinism, it is caused by a reduction in multiple types of pigment, not just melanin. Wikipedia

2nd Annual Raptorfest was held February 7, 2015

BIRDS OF PREY education was wonderful. I recommend if you are in the area of

St. Petersburg, Florida its worth the experience and its free.

Trained raptors in free flight
Live birds of prey in exhibits and presentations
Dissect owl pellets with Sensing Nature LLC
Raptorial dinosaur talk
Photo ops with live birds
Environmental exhibitors
Activities for children and Families
Tram tours and bird walks
Visit Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, St Petersburg, Fl
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